WELCOME
TO THE GSA
A HOME FOR ALL GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS AT UBC
Our Mission
Since 1969, the Geography Studentsβ Association (GSA) has been at the heart of a vibrant community of geography-lovers UBC. As a club dedicated to delivering a memorable student experience through all facets of university life, we know thereβs something for everyone at the GSA. Take advantage of our passion for having a great time (with great company!) by joining our community.
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Come and meet new faces at our social events and fundraisers. Looking for a fun evening out? Join us at Koerners Pub or GoodCo. Looking for something more mellow? Join us for pumpkin carving or painting!
At the end of the year, attend our annual Geogala, which includes awards, speeches from execs and profs, the GSAβs art show, and great food!
Looking to get active? Storm the Wall with us, or join our infamous Bad Latitude Intramural Team for some extra adrenaline-pumping fun.
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Write or edit for TrailSix, our 20-year running undergraduate journal that publishes the best papers & essays UBC geography has to offer!
Join in on our 'GeoTalks' series, where we invite faculty from the Department of Geography, School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), and other disciplines to share insights about their research experience.
Course selection giving you the aches?
Check out our 'Student Stories' Degree Planning Resource, Geography Mentorship & Advisement Program (GMAP), and GSA Community Discord to hear from peers, upper-years, and graduate students about how to make the most out of your degree.
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Master your professional development and uncover new career possibilities through our Career Days event series and engaging talks with industry professionals, alumni, and faculty.
Show off your research or academic interests at our Town Hall presentation conference, or show off your GIS skills at our GIS map design competition!
On the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the hΙnΜqΜΙminΜΙmΜ speaking Musqueam (xΚ·mΙΞΈkΚ·ΙyΜΙm) people.
CHECK OUT OUR FLAGSHIP EVENTS
CHECK OUT OUR FLAGSHIP EVENTS
What We Do
Host all kinds of social events, from formal gatherings like GeoGala, casual weeknight socials like paint night, holiday-themed events like pumpkin carving, and fun competitions like Games Night!
Host major/program info sessions with Geography department staff and faculty!
Sell coffee and run bake sales throughout the year!
Showcase student work through our annual Art Show and Town Hall!
Host career events featuring alumni, industry professionals, and faculty!
Publish an annual academic journal featuring student paper submissions!
Run climate and sustainability-related events and workshops!
Run a job board with opportunities to kickstart your Geography career!
Manage a garden!
Stay in the loop
Donβt wanna miss out on the next big thing at the GSA?
Check out our Instagram page or take a peek at our Events Calendar to keep up with the latest!